I hope you enjoyed the Holidays and wish everyone all a happy 2017! I admit to procrastination over sending out the 12-19 Newsletter as the past 2 weeks melted away...
MariVi- has moved to second Host family, Mary Ann and Jim Warren, and was enjoying cookie baking and other holiday festivities. Remember to include her if your family has plans that she might enjoy during this long Winter stretch.
Birthdays: Russ French (90 today) was serenaded and treated to cake, Crystal Phillips 12.29, and Karen Schulte 12.31. Happy birthday, all!
We passed the hat to tip our wonderful Best Events staff, Abbie and Samantha.
Mick Gilbertson reminded everyone that December is RI Foundation Endowment Month. Our goal is the raise $10 K by 6.30 and the committee has sent a letter detailing your investment options. 4% of the funds go back to our community annually as Scholarships. President Laura read a letter from David Clark, who received financial help while a senior in HS. He has made a $10,000 donation to the Foundation as a way to repay the help he needed back then.
Raffle: Aaron Thomas won the $17 pot, JP rolls over.
Janesville Jets- Mel Cushing and Mason Little
The Janesville Jets hocket team is currently 2nd out of the 24 teams in the NAHL. Now in it's 8th year with a mission to help aspiring Hockey players achieve College Scholarships, a total of 66 players have gone on to play at the Collegiate level. Each player donates time to community service, and to date over 2000 hours have benefited our community/area. Over 230 skaters aged 16-21 tried out last year for a position with the Jets. Home games average 700 people- for schedule and updates, go to www.janesvillejets.com
If no objection is made in 7 days, the Board will vote on his membership application at the next monthly meeting.
Since I am late publishing this, and the Board already voted on his membership at the December meeting, please holler at me if you have an objection...or let the lapse in proticol go this time...thanks!
$15 per person (Children 3 yrs. or older $5.00 / Under 3 years FREE)
The glow of the 2nd Annual Rotary Club Holiday Social will feature self-guided tours of the lights in the gardens. Inside, Rotarian's will enjoy a variety of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and hot chocolate. Rotary Botanical Gardens will host a cash bar featuring soda, beer, wine, and cocktails. Please RSVP by 11.14.16 to amandamwitt@hotmail.com or by calling 608.751.9108. This is a private event; all monies will need to be collected prior to the event to gain entry. Please make checks payable to Janesville Rotary Club and send to 2643 Cross Prairie Dr., Janesville, WI 53546.
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ANNUAL JOINT SERVICE CLUB MEETING: December 12th, 2016
We are pleased to announce the debut of the new Grant Center, formerly known as the grant application tool.
The new site has a fresh look and better organization. The grant application includes clearly defined steps so it’s easier for you to track your progress.
Learn more about grants and how to apply.
CNBC has ranked The Rotary Foundation No. 3 in its annual list of Top 10 Charities Changing the World in 2016. The list includes some of the largest and highest-rated charities that help women, children, the poor, and the environment throughout the world, according to Charity Navigator, and that maintain high standards of financial health, accountability, and transparency of reporting.
The Foundation was noted for connecting 1.2 million members from more than 200 geographic areas to tackle the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges, including projects that focus on disease prevention,...
On Wednesday, over breakfast with the Rotary Club of Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dick Smith announced a donation of AU$1 million to Rotary (about US$750,000), citing admiration of Rotary members for the time they devote to others.
The Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RABS) will administer the funds.
“With 29,500 Rotarians in 1,100 clubs throughout Australia, we have an army of volunteers eager to assist those in need,” says Michael Perkins, RABS chair. “The impact of this donation will be felt throughout all of Australia, from the cities to the...
Each month, eBay, the world’s largest auction website, selects a set of upcoming Live Auction events and donates a portion of all sales proceeds to Rotary. Only U.S. auction sales are eligible. See the schedule of December auctions.
Though Atlanta has seen its share of violence and inequity over time, today it brims with reminders that there is another way. Get inspired while you’re visiting for the 2017 Rotary International Convention from 10 to 14 June.
Take a short walk from the convention center to the Center for Civil and Human Rights. There, you can see the handwritten notes, speeches, and sermons of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., experience an interactive 1960s-era lunch counter “sit-in,” and learn more about persecuted groups all over the world.
A streetcar will take you to the Martin Luther King Jr...
